named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Charitable Donations
Supports worthy charities, including cancer hospitals, through financial contributions raised by council members
Community Events
Hosts events such as Armed Forces Day BBQs, Christmas parties, and memorial gatherings to support veterans and foster community
Member Fellowship
Provides a fraternal space for Catholic men to gather, worship, and engage in council traditions and leadership development
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Library and Community Facility Renovation 1 activity
- Acquiring and maintaining council clubhousesPurchased and renovated buildings for use as permanent council facilities, including the 1947 purchase in Castle Hill, Bronx, and the 2010 acquisition and renovation at 2850 Roberts Avenue, establishing long-term community hubs.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding cancer hospitalsProvides financial support to cancer hospitals, with over one million dollars donated over a ten-year period, as reported in IRS filings.
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Historical operation of a military canteen during World War IOperated a canteen for U.S. service members during World War I, providing a welcoming space and support services to military personnel.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Operating community events and social gatheringsHosts recurring community and social events including bingo nights, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations, Oktoberfest, karaoke, and themed parties for members and local residents, fostering community engagement.
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Religious Pilgrimage and Faith-Based Service Support 1 activity
- Organizing Catholic men to serve church and communityRecruits and organizes Catholic men aged 18 and older to engage in service activities for their church and local community. This is a core ongoing function supported by multiple references across time.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Establishing youth and auxiliary organizationsFounded Squires Circle #524 in 1947 with 50 youth members and instituted the Ladies Auxiliary in 1919, which later became the Columbiettes, to expand community involvement and leadership development.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$40K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$38K95%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$38K
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balance sheet
Total assets$16K
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Net assets$16K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +0.6%
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Knights of Columbus Network — Local council of the Knights of Columbus
- St. Helena's Parish Partner — Hosted Aquinas Council after relocation; site of Squires Circle #524 and joint operations until separation due to growth.
- St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Partner — Host congregation and origin point for Aquinas Council 757; location-based and spiritual anchor for council activities.
- St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Partner — Original parish sponsor where the Council was formed; provided church property for use as a canteen during World War I.
- other local councils Partner — Collaborates with other local councils to support charitable causes.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Based Community Engagementmethodology: faith-based_community_engagementBy anchoring activities in St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, we produce deeper community integration and participation, because shared faith and institutional proximity strengthen trust and mutual responsibility.
- Fraternal Service Modelmethodology: fraternal_serviceBy organizing Catholic men into a fraternal structure rooted in faith, we produce sustained service to Church and community, because shared religious identity and brotherhood foster commitment, accountability, and collective action.